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UW–Madison mascot Bucky Badger poses for a photo with UW–Madison senior Karen Bobadilla (second from left) and her extended family

Parent and Family Program

Our Events

Rochelle Alamodin and Charlie Alamodin from Kenosha, Wisconsin enjoy time with their daughter, first-year undergraduate Kayla Rose Alamodin.

Family Weekend

Join us for a fun-filled family weekend with a variety of events both on and off campus.

At center, second-year undergraduate Christopher Conkle walks with is parents Ed and Karen Conkle from Illinois walk together during a Family Weekend photos on the field event at Camp Randall Stadium.

Badger Family Spring Visit

Visit your student(s) on campus in April and attend events around Madison curated for you by our team of local pros.

Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) peer advisors gather for a group portrait at College Library

SOAR

At SOAR your student will begin their transition to UW–Madison by learning about academic advising, degree requirements, and campus resources.

At right, Tsering Thillman, communications manager with Student Affairs, poses for a photo with her family including her cousin at center.

Badger Family Hub

The Badger Family Hub is an online platform designed for parents and family members to stay connected to campus and their student’s journey at UW–Madison. In the portal, you’ll receive newsletters, join communities based on your interests, and register for Parent and Family Program events, such as Family Weekend.

The Badger Family Hub is the best way to stay informed, involved, and engaged with all things UW–Madison.

Parent and Family Program Calendar

Each year, we produce a calendar featuring key dates, information, and images that highlight iconic views of UW–Madison. All domestic families can request a copy to be mailed to them at no cost*.

*We are unable to send printed calendars internationally; however, you can download a copy.

The freshman class forms an iconic motion W at midfield in Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the W Project on Aug. 27, 2025.

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